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Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment

Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH

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Getting To (Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment)

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  • Access to the Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment is via the Main Hospital entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment is located on level 9 of the Southwood Building.
  • The Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment is approximately 90m from the Main Hospital entrance.
  • Enter through the main hospital entrance, and take lift 5 or 6, in the Morgan Stanley Building, to level 2.
    Take a left to exit the lift lobby and carry on straight ahead, past the reception.
    Follow the corridor and take a right at the end of the corridor.
    Carry on along the main hospital corridor and take a right at the Southwood building entrance.
    Walk along the corridor, past the slight ramp to lift 5 and take the lift to level 9 of the Southwood Building.
    The entrance to the Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment is on the left from the lift.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a lift, slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Guilford Street On-street Parking)

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Guilford Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off Guilford Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 104cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 85cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the street level of the hospital.

Lift (Morgan Stanley Building - Lift 5)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right, as you enter the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels S and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 2,000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 150cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 148cm (width) x 276cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Department / Service (Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment is located on level 9, of the Southwood Building.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 128cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
    • The exit button is not in use.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located within level 2 of the Morgan Stanley Building.

Reception (Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment)

  • The reception is located along the Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment corridor, to the left.
  • The distance from the Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment entrance is 11m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Phlebotomy.
  • The room is located immediately to the left as you enter Anaesthetic Pre-Operative Assessment.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room)

  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consultation Room 3.
  • The room is located to the right immediately as you enter the Anaesthetic Pre-Assessment Clinic.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.